Promise and premise of INDIA erode in key battlefield states
Since last year, the INDIA bloc has struggled to come together in a joint rally. A joint INDIA rally in Bhopal was announced for the first week of October last year on the issues of “rising prices, unemployment and corruption of the BJP government” right before the Madhya Pradesh elections but Congress leader Kamal Nath cancelled it. Key Points
Economic TimesOpposition bloc for & by 7 families: Amit Shah
Amit Shah criticized the I.N.D.I.A. bloc's alleged corruption and urged people to choose between PM Narendra Modi and the alliance. He accused Trinamool Congress, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, MK Stalin, and Mamta Banerjee of promoting their family members to top positions. Key Points
Economic TimesWill contest together ‘as far as possible’: INDIA bloc's resolution for LS polls
The I.N.D.I.A. bloc released its poll resolution on the second day of their ongoing meeting in Mumbai. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhy Nitish Kumar rejected convenor post of INDIA bloc? Explained in 5 points
INDIA bloc leaders appoint Mallikarjun Kharge as chairperson and Nitish Kumar as convener. Nitish Kumar rejects the offer, insisting that someone from Congress should take responsibility. Key Points
mintMamata Banerjee to skip INDIA bloc's seat-sharing virtual meet
Top leaders of opposition INDIA bloc will hold discussions on January 13 on strengthening the alliance, chalking out a strategy on seat-sharing and deciding whether to have a convenor of the grouping, sources said on Friday. Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee will not be part of the virtual meeting on Saturday morning as she is preoccupied with prior engagements, they said. Key Points
Economic Times
INDIA bloc Maharally LIVE Updates: Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar expected to protest against Kejriwal's arrest
INDIA bloc Maharally LIVE Updates: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in an excise-policy-linked money laundering case. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and others are participating in the Loktantra Bachao rally. Key Points
MintThakur slams INDIA bloc in Varanasi
“Earlier, nepotism and corruption were prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since prime minister Narendra Modi abrogated Section 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, incidents of terrorism, separatism, and stone pelting have stopped there. Today, tourism has gained wings and the industry has gained momentum in the state,” he said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesKejriwal, Akhilesh to hold joint press conference today
Kejriwal’s visit come as the INDIA bloc intensifies its campaign against the ruling NDA. AAP UP convener Sanjay Singh will also be present with Kejriwal. Key Points
Hindustan TimesNitish Kumar likely to skip INDIA bloc meet, senior party leaders to attend
Nitish Kumar is unlikely to attend the opposition INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi on December 6. Instead, Lalan Singh and Sanjay Kumar Jha will represent the party. Key Points
India TodaySeat sharing, suspension of MPs: Here's what INDIA bloc leaders discussed at meet
At the meeting, the name of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge was propped up as a potential prime ministerial candidate of the INDIA bloc, considering the Dalit angle. However, no consensus was reached on it. Key Points
India Today
INDIA Mumbai meet LIVE: Opposition's mega meeting begins today, new logo to be unveiled
INDIA Meeting Mumbai Live Updates: The opposition bloc INDIA is holding its third meeting in Mumbai on Thursday and Friday to discuss their plans for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The alliance is likely to announce a coordination committee and a logo and panels to draft a common minimum program of the alliance. The agenda also includes seat sharing discussions and setting up a committee as well as a secretariat to enhance the coordination between all the member parties. It is also speculated that more regional outfits will be joining the alliance during the 2-day meeting. Key Points
India TodayIndia bloc lacks strategy and face: Dushyant Chautala
On the question of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi leading the INDIA bloc, Dushyant Chautala said, I have never thought of him as a leader. I don't take him seriously. When you are going into the biggest election, a leader should not have gone on a yatra. Key Points
Economic TimesArvind Kejriwal Arrest News: INDIA bloc parties plan rally against BJP's ‘misuse’ of Central agencies on March 31
The scheduled rally in New Delhi comes days after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by Enforcement Directorate on March 21 in connection with Delhi Liquor Policy case. Kejriwal is under ED remand until March 28. Key Points
mint'Chakravyuh to oust Rahul Gandhi': BJP on ‘Kharge as PM face’ proposal
Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal proposed Mallikarjun Kharge's name as the INDIA bloc's prime ministerial candidate. BJP leader Giriraj Singh called the proposal a “trap to oust Rahul Gandhi”. Key Points
India TodayLalu Yadav recalls being ‘lured’ by PM's ‘ ₹15 lakh offer', slams BJP govt
The RJD supreme was speaking at the press conference held in Mumbai after the two-day I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting ended. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
INDIA parties may hold their horses till state elections
The Opposition bloc INDIA is set to hold a two-day meeting in Mumbai, but serious discussions on seat-sharing and leadership structures may be postponed until after the upcoming assembly elections in five states. The main players within the alliance want to assess the political mood following the state elections in November-December before making any firm decisions. Key Points
Economic TimesMission 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: BJP, INDIA alliance meetings set to commence on same day in Mumbai. All you need to know
BJP and INDIA alliance to hold strategy meetings in Mumbai for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Regional outfits may join the opposition bloc. Key Points
mintNitish Kumar explains why he returned to NDA fold and dumped INDIA & Grand Alliance
India News: Read about Nitish Kumar's reasons for returning to the NDA fold and leaving the INDIA alliance. Learn about the political dynamics and alliances in Bihar. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of India
Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of India
What's next for INDIA after triple blow from 'Paltu Ram', 'Didi' & 'Jugnu'
The INDIA bloc, a coalition of political parties, is facing challenges as key members withdraw support. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the Aam Aadmi Party have decided not to join the alliance, while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has rejected the Congress party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' and will contest the Lok Sabha elections independently. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaMallikarjun Kharge's name proposed as INDIA bloc chairperson: Sources
Mallikarjun Kharge's name has been proposed for the chairperson of the Opposition INDIA bloc, sources told India Today. The development comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
India TodayINDIA bloc to decide in 10-15 days on who will hold which post, says Congress' Kharge
Kharge said the Congress is working on all the 545 Lok Sabha constiutencies and has appointed observers for all the seats, but which party will contest which seat and how many will be decided soon after consultations with all constituents of the opposition alliance. Asked on how many seats the party would contest, he said, We have already finalised parliamentary observers for all the constituencies... We will go and assess in each Parliamentary constituency. Key Points
Economic TimesINDIA bloc meet: Pitting strong candidate against PM Modi in 2024 elections discussed, say sources
In the 2014 parliamentary polls, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal had fought against Modi from Varanasi, and lost by a margin of 3.37 lakh votes. Key Points
Firstpost
How will Arvind Kejriwal's arrest impact INDIA bloc in Lok Sabha elections?
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by the Enforcement Directorate just ahead of Lok Sabha elections alters electoral dynamics as opposition leaders openly support him. The INDIA bloc faces challenges due to internal divisions and differing strategies among its constituent parties. Key Points
Economic TimesSurya Uttarayan, solo quests and 'respectable' seat-sharing: INDIA bloc struggles to agree as Lok Sabha Polls near
Seat-sharing talks within the INDIA bloc for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections have been causing speculation and friction between regional rival parties who are allies. A decision on allocation of posts is expected within 10-15 days. Key Points
mintBanerjee, Kejriwal play 'Kharge as dalit PM candidate' card; Congress wriggles Out
Kharge sensed the game and played safe by saying that the meeting agenda was not to choose a PM candidate but to firm up an anti-BJP alliance and that he was not into playing the Dalit card. Many leaders privately wondered later whether the move was meant to show Kharge's acceptability as bloc's PM face or Rahul Gandhi's unacceptability. Key Points
Economic Times